I received a call from "Windows" telling me that my computer was ok to use but it was running low on resources. As a person who builds and owns multiple PCs, I know a thing or two about how computers work. I asked them what type of computer I have. He answered "our records show that you have a windows machine". Aside from the number being "0000000000", these were just two more red flags. A: "Windows" is not a company, it's an operating system made by the Microsoft company. B: "Windows" isn't a machine, and any professional company who is able to track the level of resources that my computer is using would know not to refer to a computer brand as a "Windows machine". I asked "and what do you think my name is again?" They hung up.

30 seconds later I got a call again from the same number. This time is was somebody else with an accent telling me that they were calling from the US Government because I'd been randomly selected to receive a $9000 government grant. As a US citizen, I know that nothing is random when it comes to the US Government, and also, the Government doesn't reach out and voluntarily give money away without some sort of initial action/request on the recipient's part.

I waited a few seconds in silence until just before he was about to ask if I was still there. Then in a low, monotone voice I repeated over and over and over "Please remove this number from your records"...over and over. The guy on the other end started trying to talk over me, but I just kept going. "You are a scam, you will be reported to the FBI" (empty threats, mostly said it to give variety). This literally went on for about 2 minutes straight with no stops. Paused for a split second every now and then to take a breath. Eventually I ended the call.

He immediately called back. I sent him to voicemail. He immediately called back again. This time I answered in an Indian accent, "HELLO!"

My phone rang yet again from the same number, but I sent it to voicemail. They didn't call again, but once I got to work (this was all in the car over sync) I saw that they were calling me via my Google voice number. I put them on my block list, but as the number isn't necessarily available, we'll see if blocking them works. Otherwise, I'll continue to be completely ridiculous when they call. I may even start hitting "record" in the google voice settings when they call. We'll see how they like it when the Google voice lady informs them that the call is being recorded. If they don't care, then it'll be fun messing with them.

I don't mess with normal telemarketers like this. When legit telemarketers call I'm usually really polite. Their job sucks, but at least they're legit about it. When these scammers call, the gloves are off. Use it as an opportunity to vent your frustration in whatever way you feel comfortable. My way is to just be ridiculous and say the stupidest things ever. You could also only respond in the form of a question...that's a fun one. Questions could be random or specific to what they're asking. Gain something from your time that they're wasting. They called you...they're trying to scam you...you have no obligation to save them any time or show them any respect.

Caller type: Text/SMS

I received this text message on May, 5, 2012, at 5:59 P.M. that I had won $1,000.00 from best buy, drawing, on a text message, all I had to do is to go to http://bestbuywon.com., to claim my gift card!

I got this notice about winning a $1000.00 best buy gift card for winning last month and my code was 5555. I was elated and thought, lap top here we come and then I proceeded to act on this and found like everybody else that I will have to work and save up to purchase my laptop and even though it gave me a few seconds of elatedness set in Then the thought of, "if it seems to good to be true, it probably is not true." prevailed. Add me to the scam number.

I received a call from "Windows" telling me that my computer was ok to use but it was running low on resources. As a person who builds and owns multiple PCs, I know a thing or two about how computers work. I asked them what type of computer I have. He answered "our records show that you have a windows machine". Aside from the number being "0000000000", these were just two more red flags. A: "Windows" is not a company, it's an operating system made by the Microsoft company. B: "Windows" isn't a machine, and any professional company who is able to track the level of resources that my computer is using would know not to refer to a computer brand as a "Windows machine". I asked "and what do you think my name is again?" They hung up.

30 seconds later I got a call again from the same number. This time is was somebody else with an accent telling me that they were calling from the US Government because I'd been randomly selected to receive a $9000 government grant. As a US citizen, I know that nothing is random when it comes to the US Government, and also, the Government doesn't reach out and voluntarily give money away without some sort of initial action/request on the recipient's part.

I waited a few seconds in silence until just before he was about to ask if I was still there. Then in a low, monotone voice I repeated over and over and over "Please remove this number from your records"...over and over. The guy on the other end started trying to talk over me, but I just kept going. "You are a scam, you will be reported to the FBI" (empty threats, mostly said it to give variety). This literally went on for about 2 minutes straight with no stops. Paused for a split second every now and then to take a breath. Eventually I ended the call.

He immediately called back. I sent him to voicemail. He immediately called back again. This time I answered in an Indian accent, "HELLO!"

My phone rang yet again from the same number, but I sent it to voicemail. They didn't call again, but once I got to work (this was all in the car over sync) I saw that they were calling me via my Google voice number. I put them on my block list, but as the number isn't necessarily available, we'll see if blocking them works. Otherwise, I'll continue to be completely ridiculous when they call. I may even start hitting "record" in the google voice settings when they call. We'll see how they like it when the Google voice lady informs them that the call is being recorded. If they don't care, then it'll be fun messing with them.

I don't mess with normal telemarketers like this. When legit telemarketers call I'm usually really polite. Their job sucks, but at least they're legit about it. When these scammers call, the gloves are off. Use it as an opportunity to vent your frustration in whatever way you feel comfortable. My way is to just be ridiculous and say the stupidest things ever. You could also only respond in the form of a question...that's a fun one. Questions could be random or specific to what they're asking. Gain something from your time that they're wasting. They called you...they're trying to scam you...you have no obligation to save them any time or show them any respect.

Your entry has won $1000 Best buy card winning code 5555 ??? Reading others sounds like it is just a different number? messsage sent on no call number. I guess that means nothing. It came @ 7:30 on Saturday evening a little odd.